One basic tenet of Chinese Medicine is that we are connected to the local environment and to the vast universe. It follows that, as the world changes, we do well to also change. Our physical and mental …
Winter Squash is a wonderful food for a cold rainy season. The abundance of this tasty squash peaks in early Fall and is available to early winter. During cold weather, I suggest that you switch …
For years I’ve written about the various traditions associated with the Chinese New Year, but recently I began to think about new year’s traditions that exist in other parts of the world so I did …
Want to learn how to ease your allergy symptoms at home? Watch this video I made with my friend and colleague Tracie Hinton-Chavez. In this installment of ‘Easy Health At Home’ we discuss allergies; including dietary …
My good friend and colleague, Tracie Hinton-Chavez, and I, Jennifer Dubowsky 😉 have both practiced Chinese Medicine for many years. During this time, we decided to come together to create these short, informative, videos to …
Liver 3 (Taichong/Great Rushing) is a very popular acupuncture point that I use everyday in my Chicago acupuncture practice. It is often a sensitive point when rubbed or needled so many of my patients ask …
Looking for something to support your immune system during these stressful times? Astragalus is an adaptogenic herb which has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate the immune system and fight disease. …
Happy Chinese New Year, my friends! January 25th we leave the year of the Pig behind and begin the year of the metal Rat. The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the …
